In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DWAAL
Etymology
Noun
dwaal (plural dwaals)
(South Africa, informal) A dreamy, dazed, absent-minded, or befuddled state
Source: Wiktionary
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